Zentralfriedhof, Münster

Name: Zentralfriedhof
Address: Münster, Germany

#53 among attractions in Münster

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The ecumenical central cemetery in Münster, Westphalia, is the city's main cemetery. Located in the immediate vicinity of the Aasee lake, it offers space for around 32,000 graves on an area of 14 hectares. The area, most of which is under nature and monument protection, with a total of 41 monuments, is on the one hand a place of remembrance and devotion, and on the other a place to relax and take a walk in the immediate vicinity of the city center.

Coordinates: 51°57'28"N, 7°36'32"E

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Mitte (Schloss)Münster Germany

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Zentralfriedhof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Münster Cathedral, Prinzipalmarkt, Schloss Münster, Aasee.

0.8 miNE
13th-century Catholic place of worship
Münster Cathedral, Münster
21 min walk • Münster Cathedral, officially known as St. Paulus Dom, stands as a monumental beacon of faith in the heart of Münster, Germany. This impressive Gothic and Romanesque structure serves not only as a religious center but also as an architectural landmark for the city.
0.9 miE
Shopping, Market
Prinzipalmarkt, Münster
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Münster, Germany, Prinzipalmarkt stands as a historical landmark that embodies the city's rich heritage and architectural splendor. This iconic market square is lined with charming gabled houses, inviting shops, and the renowned St.
0.4 miNE
Forts and castles, Baroque architecture
Schloss Münster, Münster
12 min walk • Schloss Münster, a resplendent castle nestled in the heart of Münster, Germany, stands as a testament to the city's historical richness and architectural prowess. This imposing structure, characterized by its classic Baroque style, was constructed in the mid-18th...
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Aasee, Münster
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Münster, Germany, lies the serene and picturesque Aasee, a man-made lake that has become a focal point for both locals and tourists alike. Surrounded by lush greenery and offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
LWL-Museum für Naturkunde, Münster
25 min walk • The Westphalian Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Münster, Germany.
0.4 miN
Biodiversity of flora in botanic gardens
Botanischer Garten Münster, Münster
11 min walk • The Botanischer Garten Münster is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Münster.
~1120 ftE
Sailing, Night club, Marina
Segel-Club Münster, Münster
6 min walk • Founded in 1948, Segel-Club Münster e. V. with a good 300 members, is Münster's oldest sailing club and has its clubhouse on the lower part of Lake Aasee. Its activities include recreational and competitive sailing, including for the disabled and...
0.8 miE
Square, Market
Domplatz, Münster
21 min walk • The Domplatz in Münster, Westphalia, is the square in front of Münster Cathedral. The square lies to the south of the cathedral. The traces of the 14th century Domburg are still recognisable in the modern Domplatz. The square was the centre of the Domimmunität.
0.9 miE
1300s city hall and gothic landmark
City Hall, Münster
23 min walk • The Historical City Hall of Münster was one of the theatres of the negotiations of the Peace of Westphalia which concluded the Thirty Years' War in Western Europe and the Eighty Years' War between Spain and the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. It was the site of the Peace of Münster of 1648.
0.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History, Münster
19 min walk • The Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History is an arts and cultural museum in Münster, Germany Besides an extensive collection ranging from spätgotik painting and sculpture to the Cranachs, the museum specializes in paintings from the Der Blaue Reiter and Die Brücke movements, in particular works by August Macke.
0.8 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Münster astronomical clock, Münster
21 min walk • The Münster astronomical clock is an astronomical clock in Münster Cathedral in Münster, Germany. The clock, built between 1540 and 1542, is one of the most significant monumental clocks in the German-speaking world.

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Which popular attractions are close to Zentralfriedhof?

Nearby attractions include Segel-Club Münster, Münster (6 min walk), Zweigbibliothek Medizin, Münster (10 min walk), University of Münster, Münster (10 min walk), Botanischer Garten Münster, Münster (11 min walk).

How to get to Zentralfriedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zentralfriedhof:

Bus

Zentralfriedhof • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)
Hüfferstiftung • Lines: 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, E11, N80 (6 min walk)

Train

Münster Hauptbahnhof (30 min walk)